The Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp is made of lightweight cast alloy. The Super Clamp is a very versatile tool and it holds just about anything: cameras, lights, umbrellas, hooks, shelves, plate glass, cross bars, even other Super Clamps.

The Super Clamp can be securely mounted on any tube from 0.5" to 2.1" and is supplied with a unique wedge insert for clamping onto flat surfaces. A built-in socket allows the use of over 30 attachments to hold anything from backgrounds to lighting fixtures.

The Standard Stud (2908/03614) is included. This item replaces old catalog #2900.

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Dr SCSI from
Buy Several, You Will Use Them!Perfect for clamping to light stands, poles, and flat surfaces; I even clamp it to my tripod legs for supporting speedlights during macro work. Just don't clamp it down too hard on a set of carbon fiber legs, or you might crack your expensive tripod. Supports your speedlights, studio lights, and or camera. Stong and durable item, a bit bulky and heavy, but this is expected for the forces it will be expected to overcome. The knobs and threads come pre-greased so be sure you wipe off the excess grease or it could end up where you don't want it. The knob placement could have also been better thought out.

Date published: 2011-03-31

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michael from
More useful than originally thoughtI bought this hoping I'd be able to stick a Lastolite TriFlip Grip Reflector Kit onto a light stand or tripod despite not finding others writing about it. It works! When combing the two onto a small tripod of mine with a sandbag to help direct light, it's very flexible for getting light where needed. As a bonus, I've come to realize this clamp will help me place off camera flash in places there's no room for a tripod or light stand. This clamp is now riding in my go bag. That means it's a used piece of equipment.

Date published: 2017-01-01

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ron1980911 from
Very UsefulThere are many uses for this product...not just for photography. One suggestion for improvement would be to use a similar handle/locking system that they use on their tripod heads with this type of handle, whereas the user can tighten the clamp, but then pull up on the handle to rotate it to a different position, thus out of the way. The way it works, now, the user must leave the handle in whatever position it ends up in when tightened, which means that it may sometimes be in the way. But, that is a small price to pay for this excellent clamp.

Date published: 2011-09-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
mph66 from
Excellent for what it is billed for, butI got this clamp to clamp my mini video camera to my bicycle to get my favorite ride(s) so that when winter comes, and I'm riding indoors on the trainer, I'll still get the memories of my favorite hills and fields. This clamp is super-secure, and the stud locks into the clamp perfectly. I hit 40 mph going down a hill and the clamp held fast. On the other hand, clamping a video camera with no IS to a bike handlebar isn't the smartest thing I've ever done. It was 90 minutes of quake-cam. But I can't fault the product. It's rock-solid. My camera is a Flip Mino HD, but I would venture that you could easily put a mini DV camcorder on this unit with no problem- complete faith in the durability and design of this clamp. Heavy duty, well-built.

Date published: 2009-09-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fiber Girl from
Great HoldI use the Super Clamp to attach my Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm With Camera Bracket to a pipe that is braced to my design table, all for over head video filming.

Date published: 2016-05-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
DeepDiver from
Buy this one!I have one of these and bought what I thought was the same thing but found found the one I had picked was made in China and clamp was a close match but the stud was not. I returned it and bought the Manfrotto model instead. Buy this one the first time and save the money you have to pay to return the imitator!

Date published: 2009-05-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Unexpected plastic but good performanceSuper Clamp holds well on round surfaces as-is. There is a plastic wedge-shaped insert, supplied with the clamp, that is stored outside of the main body of the unit and is held in place by the knob that is used to tighten the spigot. If you loosen that knob and remove the wedge, you can place the wedge inside the clamp and then the clamp will attach firmly to a squared-off surface such as the corner of a table. Watch for copious amounts of grease protruding from the screw threads and on the end of the screws - I suggest you clean the factory grease off but every time I use the unit I still end up getting grease on my hands and have to wash them before touching cameras or light modifiers. The main tightening handle is plastic and is somewhat disappointing. Unlike the metal handle used on, for example, the Manfrotto 026 swivel umbrella adapter, this unit does not have a ratcheting mechanism with a button on the end of the handle, so the only way to tighten it is to move it around in a circular manner, which takes a lot more room than a ratchet handle would. If the handle and wedge were metal and if the handle had a ratchet I would give this clamp 5 stars; in this case I think 4.5 stars are in order so I will round it off to 5. Recommended.

Date published: 2013-02-04

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robtography LLC from
Solid, Given the Right ApplicationI'm a sports photographer, and I use Magic Arms with SuperClamps to mount remote DSLR cameras. The Clamp works very well on 1-inch and 2-inch diameter pipes, which are ubiqutous in most sporting venues. So long as I can get the jaws around the desired mounting spot, the Clamp is easily tightened and remains in position. I find I cannot secure the clamp to 4-inch pipes (which are also commonplace) or chainlink fence. The Clamp is strong and durable, though I'd like to see metal tightening arms rather than plastic.